Iris cristata 'Alba'

Also Known As

Crested Iris

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-9"
W: 6"-20"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Iris cristata 'Alba' plant details

Iris cristata 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris cristata 'Alba'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 20 IN - wide, 4 IN - 9 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, dwarf, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris cristata 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Jim Brought us this as gracilipes alba years ago, we put it in the corner of one of our big troughs and it covered a big chunk if it, everyone who sees it in flower has bugged us for a piece, and we finally got around to propagating it. It's pretty clear that it is a cristata, I couldn't imagine a white lacustris that vigorous. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A charming plant for iris lovers with no sun. Pure white flowers and orange crests. Contrary to some literature, this slow spreader is quite drought tolerant, especially in shade.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Dwarf Crested Iris is a hardy little spreader for the early woodland garden. 'Alba', with it's pure white petals accented with golden crests, is such a cheerful compliment to Brunnera, Bulbs and Hellebores. Foliage stays below 6", flowers rise just above. Grows best in a well drained soil.